Rebecca Lin

I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).

If you’re looking for ideas on how to begin or continue the journey of a zero waste lifestyle, join the Office of Sustainability for one of our BYOB virtual Lunch & Learns on zero waste living! As part of the Plastic Free July Ecochallenge, we will be giving our own tips, tricks, and recommendations for favorite zero waste items and habits, and hoping to hear about yours as well!

If you’re looking for ideas on how to begin or continue the journey of a zero waste lifestyle, join the Office of Sustainability for one of our BYOB virtual Lunch & Learns on zero waste living! As part of the Plastic Free July Ecochallenge, we will be giving our own tips, tricks, and recommendations for favorite zero waste items and habits, and hoping to hear about yours as well!

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

Take a lunch break with us on Thursday, July 15th, from 12-1pm as our super-talented Assistant Director of Sustainability, Cassie Hage, walks us through the process of making yogurt at home!

Come to this virtual townhall to discuss WashU's plastic usage and how we can use university resources to systematically reduce that.

I will replace my soaps, shampoos, and conditioners with either a bar or refillable option.

To kick off Plastic Free July, join us outside Schnuck Pavilion on Danforth Campus anytime between 4:30 and 6 pm to upcycle an old t-shirt into a tote bag! This is also a great opportunity to socialize as well as learn more about the Plastic-Free Ecochallenge.

The sustainability team at the Med school is hosting a virtual discussion on the life cycle of plastic on Wednesday, June 30th, from 12PM-1PM. This is a great opportunity to learn more about plastic as well as how to participate in this Ecochallenge!

If traveling, I will reuse my old travel tubes to refill with my soaps or only bring bar soaps with me in a TSA-approved reusable quart-sized bag.

If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

Because many tea bags and most sleeves and sachets contain plastic, I will switch to using loose leaf tea.

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging, making sure to wash them well before using them.

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

I will plant a herb or vegetable garden in my home, workplace, dorm room, or community garden using as little plastic as possible.

I will prepare 1 meal(s) at home each day without using any items packaged in single-use plastic.

I will keep 1 plastic cutlery out of the landfill per day by using my own reusable cutlery.

I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill per day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.

I will use a menstrual cup and/or cloth pads.

I will purchase toothpaste in an aluminum tube or in a glass jar or make my own!